Is Jujutsu in the official Debian repositories?

No — Jujutsu is not packaged in the official Debian archives. This repository is currently the only apt source, serving Jujutsu 0.44.0.

How do I install the latest Jujutsu on Debian?

Add the deb.griffo.io repository once using the instructions above, then run: sudo apt install jujutsu. New releases arrive through the normal sudo apt upgrade.

Are the packages signed and how are they built?

Every package is signed with the repository's GPG key (EA0F721D231FDD3A0A17B9AC7808B4DD62C41256) and built from upstream releases in public GitHub packaging repositories that anyone can inspect.

Which Debian releases are supported?

Debian 12 Bookworm, Debian 13 Trixie, Forky and Sid.

Install Latest Jujutsu on Debian via apt

Source	Version
deb.griffo.io	0.44.0 ✅
Official Debian	🚫 not packaged

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What is Jujutsu?

Jujutsu is a Git-compatible version control system that offers a simpler and more powerful model than Git while remaining backwards compatible with existing Git repositories. It uses the jj command, treats the working copy as a commit, provides first-class conflict handling and an undo for every operation — letting you keep using Git hosting like GitHub or Forgejo underneath.

            🚀 Why Latest Versions Matter: Jujutsu is evolving rapidly with new commands, workflow refinements and performance improvements. Using the latest version means access to the newest features and Git interop fixes.
        

⚡ Key Features of Jujutsu

🔄 Git Compatible

Works directly with existing Git repositories and remotes like GitHub and Forgejo.

↩️ Universal Undo

Every operation is recorded and can be undone with a single command.

🧩 First-class Conflicts

Conflicts are recorded in commits and can be resolved at any time, not just during merges.

📄 Working Copy as Commit

The working copy is itself a commit, removing the staging area and simplifying workflows.

🎯 Why Jujutsu?

Simpler model: No staging area and a consistent, predictable workflow
Safe experimentation: Undo any operation, including rebases and merges
Git interop: Keep using Git hosting and collaborate with Git users
Powerful history editing: Effortless rebasing and commit rewriting

🆕 Highlights

The jj command: A modern CLI over Git repositories
Operation Log: Full history of repository operations with undo
Conflict Handling: Conflicts stored in commits, resolvable anytime
Git Backend: Interoperates with existing Git remotes

📦 Installation from deb.griffo.io

Run the commands

Step 1: Add Repository

sudo install -d -m 0755 /etc/apt/keyrings
curl -fsSL https://deb.griffo.io/EA0F721D231FDD3A0A17B9AC7808B4DD62C41256.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --yes -o /etc/apt/keyrings/deb.griffo.io.gpg
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/deb.griffo.io.gpg] https://deb.griffo.io/apt $(lsb_release -sc 2>/dev/null) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/deb.griffo.io.list > /dev/null
sudo apt update

install -d -m 0755 /etc/apt/keyrings
curl -fsSL https://deb.griffo.io/EA0F721D231FDD3A0A17B9AC7808B4DD62C41256.asc | gpg --dearmor --yes -o /etc/apt/keyrings/deb.griffo.io.gpg
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/deb.griffo.io.gpg] https://deb.griffo.io/apt $(lsb_release -sc 2>/dev/null) main" | tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/deb.griffo.io.list > /dev/null
apt update

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Step 2: Install jujutsu

# Install latest jujutsu
sudo apt install jujutsu

# Verify installation
jj --version

# Install latest jujutsu
apt install jujutsu

# Verify installation
jj --version

🎯 Basic Usage Examples

# Show version
jj --version

# Initialize jj in an existing Git repo
jj git init --colocate

# Clone a Git repository
jj git clone https://github.com/user/repo.git

# Show the working-copy status
jj status

# Describe the current change
jj describe -m "My change"

# Undo the last operation
jj undo

🚀 Why Choose deb.griffo.io?

📊 Repository Comparison:

Official Debian: Often months behind, missing latest features
deb.griffo.io: Latest version within hours of release
Manual Installation: Manual downloads and PATH setup required
Our Repository: Pre-built, ready-to-use packages

✅ Latest Features: Get newest Jujutsu features and improvements immediately
✅ No Manual Setup: Pre-built binaries, installed and updated through apt
✅ Automatic Updates: Packages updated within hours of upstream releases
✅ Proper Dependencies: Correctly packaged with all required libraries
✅ Multi-Distribution: Works on Bookworm, Trixie, and Sid
✅ Easy Maintenance: Simple apt commands for updates

📦 Package Build Repository

The Debian packages are automatically built and maintained in this GitHub repository:

📁 jujutsu-debian - Latest release builds

🔗 Related Packages

Also available from deb.griffo.io:

lazygit - Simple terminal UI for git commands
Helix Editor - Post-modern modal text editor
Starship - Fast, customizable cross-shell prompt

            🎯 Perfect for: Developers who want a simpler, more powerful version control workflow with universal undo and first-class conflict handling, while still collaborating over existing Git repositories.
        

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